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Tiny study probes belly pressure in obese hernia patients

NCT ID NCT05070572

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Antonios Likourezos Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed pilot study looked at 21 obese patients undergoing laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Researchers used a special monitoring system to measure pressure inside the abdomen, lactic acid levels, and urine output during surgery. The goal was to find links between these measurements and hernia recurrence, but the study was small and only gathered data, not testing any treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better understand how pressure inside the abdomen relates to hernia recurrence in obese patients.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (21 people) that only measures values during surgery. It does not test a treatment, so it may not lead to any direct patient benefit.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

21 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2021

Finished

Apr 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

The study population will be derived from the elective, outpatient surgical practice of the department of general surgery at Maimonides Medical Center.

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

Inclusion Criteria: * Obese with BMI \> 30 * Diagnosis of inguinal hernia * Qualify for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair Exclusion Criteria: * Previous bowel resections resulting in short bowel * Extensive abdominal scarring * BMI \< 30 * Fail to qualify for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hernia, Inguinal Intra-Abdominal Hypertension

As listed by the trial registrant

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Inguinal hernia Intra-abdominal hypertension

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Maimonides Medical Center

    Brooklyn, New York, 11219, United States

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